AI Intern: Smart Manufacturing (Onsite Chicago, 20h/wk)

Cognizant; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an AI Intern for an 8-week program in Chicago, onsite three days a week. You will support Industry 4.0 projects, train AI models, and help develop advanced digital manufacturing solutions with cross-functional teams.

You will gain hands-on experience with MES/SCADA/PLC systems, sensors, and cobots while preparing demos for client visits and staying current with the latest manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program pursuing a STEM field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
• Ability to work part-time, 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven teamwork and leadership capabilities, with a self-motivated, strong work ethic and dedication to client service excellence.
• Proven Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital manufacturing use cases with cross-functional teams, including designing, configuring, testing, and documenting innovative solutions.
• Gain hands-on experience with MES, SCADA, PLC, machines and equipment, wireless sensors, cameras, and cobots/robots.
• Train AI models by creating data, documents, images, and videos for model training.
• Support client visits and tours by preparing and running demos, documenting topics, and helping control AV and streaming.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in digital manufacturing technologies while contributing to solutions that meet client and market needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Client service

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an AI Intern for an 8-week program in Chicago, onsite three days a week. You will support Industry 4.0 projects, train AI models, and help develop advanced digital manufacturing solutions with cross-functional teams.

You will gain hands-on experience with MES/SCADA/PLC systems, sensors, and cobots while preparing demos for client visits and staying current with the latest manufacturing technologies.